What are the chances of seeing a Phytomia errans in Hong Kong?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Phytomia errans sighting in Hong Kong on a given day, based on 20 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 506th most-seen of the 1125 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Phytomia errans in Hong Kong?
July and September–October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Phytomia errans in Hong Kong on a given day, against under 5% in August and November–June, the lowest months.
Is Hong Kong the best place to see a Phytomia errans?
3rd of 4
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Phytomia errans sightings, Hong Kong ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Tuen Mun (China, about 10%) and Shanghai (China, under 5%).
Where does the Phytomia errans sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Phytomia errans is recorded against all the insects logged in Hong Kong (20 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.